Danny Welbeck
England
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Danny Welbeck 2025/2026 season stats
As a striker, Danny Welbeck has appeared in 37 Premier League matches this season, totalling 2,266 minutes at an average rating of 6.81. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premier League attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 37 | 2,266 | 13 | 1 | 20 | 24 | 6.81 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 102 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6.70 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 78 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.35 |
| Total | 40 | 2,446 | 14 | 2 | 24 | 24 | 6.82 |
Premier LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 13 | 0.50 | 84 |
| Goal involvements | 14 | 0.56 | 76 |
| Shots | 56 | 2.20 | 49 |
| Shots on target | 28 | 1.10 | 78 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 89 |
| Shot conversion | 23.0% | n/a | 93 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.46 | n/a | 81 |
| Big chances missed | 11 | 0.44 | 65 |
| Shots off target | 18 | 0.71 | 42 |
| Shots blocked | 10 | 0.40 | 23 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.04 | 40 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.00 | 13 |
| Key passes | 20 | 0.80 | 31 |
| Chances created | 16 | 0.64 | 26 |
| Big chances created | 4 | 0.16 | 37 |
Danny Welbeck has taken 56 shots with 28 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 13 goals. That is a shot roughly every 40 minutes. Those shots are worth 12.4 expected goals (xG), 11.9 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 49th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Danny Welbeck has 1 assist and 20 key passes , creating 4 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 142 minutes. Danny Welbeck has set up 21 shots for teammates, worth 1.4 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 13th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 486 | 19.30 | 39 |
| Accurate passes | 386 | 15.30 | 42 |
| Pass accuracy | 79.0% | n/a | 68 |
| Long balls won | 6 | 0.24 | 31 |
| Through balls won | 2 | 0.08 | 80 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.04 | 29 |
| Backward passes | 159 | 6.32 | 45 |
| Passes (final third) | 27 | 1.07 | 14 |
Danny Welbeck has completed 386 of 486 passes at 79% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 39th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 11 | 0.44 | 14 |
| Dribble attempts | 28 | 1.11 | 14 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 35 |
| Duels won | 64 | 2.54 | 4 |
| Aerials won | 19 | 0.75 | 36 |
| Touches | 781 | 31.00 | 23 |
| Possession lost | 193 | 7.67 | 3 |
| Dribbled past | 12 | 0.48 | 40 |
| Fouls won | 10 | 0.40 | 11 |
| Dispossessed | 21 | 0.83 | 13 |
| Turnovers | 40 | 1.59 | 23 |
Danny Welbeck completes 11 dribbles at a 39% success rate and wins 64 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (36th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 24 | 0.95 | 44 |
| Tackles won | 14 | 0.56 | 39 |
| Interceptions | 9 | 0.36 | 54 |
| Clearances | 30 | 1.19 | 72 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 49 | 1.95 | 16 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.04 | 71 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.04 | 90 |
Danny Welbeck makes 24 tackles and 9 interceptions , adding 30 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 94 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 44th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 30 | 1.19 | 47 |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 0.20 | 70 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 5 | 0.20 | 29 |
| Fouls per card | 6.00 | n/a | 50 |
| Foul involvements | 40 | 1.59 | 19 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Danny Welbeck has committed 30 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6 fouls.
Positions played
Premier LeagueMainly striker (26 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs attackersStrengths
Weaknesses
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J. Pedro
24 yrs#9
J. Gittens
22 yrs#11
D. Welbeck35 yrs#18
E. Emegha
23 yrs#22
G. Quenda
19 yrs#23
Estêvão19 yrs#41
V. Barco
22 yrs#4
C. Palmer24 yrs#10
J. Henderson36 yrs#14
M. Rogers24 yrs#17
M. Caicedo
24 yrs#25
R. Lavia
22 yrs#45
K. Páez19 yrs
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25 yrs
28 yrs
22 yrsDanny Welbeck previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 73 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.58 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 30 | 2,122 | 10 | 4 | 23 | 26 | 6.98 |
| FA Cup | 4 | 228 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6.80 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 29 | 1,703 | 5 | 1 | 22 | 35 | 6.83 |
 Europa League | 4 | 256 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.68 |
| FA Cup | 3 | 105 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.11 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 31 | 1,856 | 6 | 3 | 30 | 15 | 6.90 |
| FA Cup | 5 | 197 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6.67 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7.65 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 25 | 1,477 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 6.79 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 76 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Danny Welbeck
Premier League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Premier League, Danny Welbeck has scored 13 goals and 1 assist across 37 appearances (26 starts), totalling 2266 minutes. That works out to 0.5 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Danny Welbeck has attempted 56 shots with 28 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 12.43 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Danny Welbeck has created 16 chances including 4 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 11 successful dribbles from 28 attempts (39% success rate). Danny Welbeck has contributed 20 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Danny Welbeck has registered 24 tackles (14 won), 9 interceptions, and 30 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 386 from 486 pass attempts, a 79% pass accuracy rate. Danny Welbeck has won 64 of 178 total duels.
Discipline
Danny Welbeck has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 30 fouls and winning 10.
About Danny Welbeck
Danny Welbeck is a 35-year-old forward playing for Chelsea in the Premier League, representing England. Danny Welbeck is right-footed and wears the number 18 shirt. Born on 26 November 1990.
Most recent appearance
Danny Welbeck's most recent match was away at Luton Town on November 18th. Chelsea won 2-0. Danny Welbeck played 73 minutes, registering 1 goal, 4 shots, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.58.
Recent matches
- June 20th4-3 winvsBrighton & Hove Albion(0 mins, rating 0)
- November 18th2-0 winvsLuton Town(73 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.58)
- September 22nd2-3 winatFulham(0 mins, rating 0)
- May 20th0-3 lossvsManchester United(59 mins, rating 6.19)
- February 7th1-0 lossatLeeds United(65 mins, rating 6.83)
Next fixture
Danny Welbeck and Chelsea are next in action on December 2nd against Arsenal in the Premier League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Arsenal vs Chelsea match preview.
Teammates at Chelsea
Danny Welbeck currently plays alongside Pedro Neto, Moisés Caicedo, Mike Penders, Reece James, Teddy Sharman-Lowe, Maxence Lacroix, Marco Palestra, Emmanuel Emegha, Josh Acheampong, Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers, Valentín Barco, Wesley Fofana, Pep Chavarría, Danny Welbeck, Estêvão, Jordan Henderson, Aarón Anselmino, Kendry Páez, Emiliano Martínez, João Pedro, Gabriel Slonina, Geovany Quenda, Jorrel Hato, Levi Colwill, Roméo Lavia, Malo Gusto and Jamie Gittens at Chelsea.